Irvine Real Estate

Why Irvine

Irvine is known for its master-planned design, highly ranked schools, and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods. From Woodbridge to Turtle Rock, Quail Hill to Orchard Hills, each village offers its own character while sharing the city’s commitment to parks, trails, and community amenities.

Living in Irvine

Residents enjoy easy access to the I-405 and I-5 freeways, major employment centers, and the Irvine Spectrum. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in the U.S. for its schools, safety, and lifestyle.

Things to Do in Irvine

Parks, recreation, and attractions in the area.

• Orange County Great Park — Large city-run park; Great Park Balloon and Carousel
• Bommer Canyon Preserve — Self-guided hiking and biking trails
• Irvine Open Space Preserve — Trail system and nature programs
• Pretend City Children's Museum — Interactive learning through play
• Tanaka Farms — Seasonal U-pick tours and farm experiences

Irvine Real Estate at a Glance

Production: Use licensed MLS or authorized vendor for current metrics. Example vintages from research: median sale price ~$1,420,000 (Jan 2026), median $/sq ft ~$780, average days on market ~84. Housing stock: single family detached 40%, attached 15.7%, multi-family 5+ units 37.2%. Rental snapshot: use licensed source; cite reporting month.
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Population and Demographics

Population ~318,683 (2024 estimate). Median household income $136,719 (2020–2024, 2024 dollars). Under 18: 21.7%; 65+: 10.8%. Source: Census QuickFacts – Irvine city, California. Cite vintage on page.

Neighborhoods and ZIP Codes in Irvine

Planning areas (examples): Woodbridge (PA15), Northwood (PA8), Portola Springs (PA6), Orchard Hills (PA1), Turtle Rock (PA21), Shady Canyon (PA22), Irvine Spectrum (PA33), Irvine Business Complex (PA36), Great Park (PA51). Map: Planning Areas PDF. ZIPs: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92612, 92614, 92618, 92620.

Schools in Irvine

Irvine Unified School District. Top public high schools often cited: Northwood High School, Portola High, University High School. For official accountability use California School Dashboard. For third-party ratings (e.g., GreatSchools) use only licensed display methods.

Getting Around Irvine

I-5, I-405, SR-73, SR-241, SR-133. Irvine Station: Amtrak and Metrolink; OCTA bus feeder. Irvine Station, Metrolink, OCTA. John Wayne Airport (SNA): ocair.com.

City of Irvine

• City hall / civic center: cityofirvine.org/contact-us
• Phone: 949-724-6000